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XNA → LGA
Which side of the plane to sit from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (Bentonville) to La Guardia Airport (New York)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most iconic views of the Manhattan skyline, including Midtown and Central Park, as the aircraft enters the New York terminal area from the west.
Manhattan Skyline
Premier views of the Empire State Building, One World Trade, and Central Park during the final descent into LGA.
Hudson River
A broad view of the river and the George Washington Bridge during the northern approach transition.
Appalachian Mountains
The folded ridges and deep valleys of central Pennsylvania provide a scenic mid-flight backdrop.
Mississippi River
A view of the United States' largest river system shortly after the flight reaches cruising altitude.
Sit on the left (Port) side for the highest probability of seeing the Manhattan skyline. Morning flights are ideal as the sun illuminates the city buildings from the east, reducing glare. Keep your camera ready once the plane starts descending over New Jersey.
Ozark Plateau
Rolling green hills and the rugged terrain of Northwest Arkansas immediately following departure from XNA.
New York Harbor
A bird's-eye view of the Statue of Liberty and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge if the plane approaches from the south.
Brooklyn and Queens
Detailed views of the East River and the dense urban landscape of the outer boroughs during the final bank.
Flushing Meadows
Views of the Unisphere and the U.S. Open tennis stadiums just moments before touchdown on certain runways.
The right side is best for seeing the industrial and residential heart of Brooklyn and Queens. At night, this side offers a spectacular view of the endless grid of city lights. If the airport is landing on Runway 4, the right side provides a very close view of the Mets stadium and the tennis center.
Distance: 1,842 km (1,145 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 27 min
Departure: XNA (36.281898, -94.306801)
Arrival: LGA (40.77719879, -73.87259674)
Route Type: Domestic
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